The History of England, from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution of 1688

by David Hume

Title Page from The History of England, volume one, George Wythe Collection, Wolf Law Library, College of William & Mary

Bibliographic Information

Author: David Hume

Title: The History of England, from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution of 1688: in six volumes

Publication Info: London: Printed for A. Millar,|c1762.

Edition:

Evidence for Inclusion in Wythe's Library

Bookplate from front paste down, volume one.

Description of the Wolf Law Library's copy

Bound in contemporary calf with stamped decorative borders and gilt filets to covers. Spines feature 5 raised bands, gilt stamps and gilt lettering. Edges are marbled. Each volume includes a bookplate with the initial "T" and the motto "Nemo me impune lacessit" (No one attacks me with impunity.) surmounted by a crown.

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